Melissa in the Morning: The Stamford 2035 Plan

Melissa in the Morning: The Stamford 2035 Plan

Stamford’s Planning Board is set to vote on a contentious “2035 Comprehensive Plan of Conservation and Development,” the city’s master plan for the next ten years. Many are concerned about adding more residential density in neighborhoods already overwhelmed by massive growth. We asked Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons to give more details on the proposal and whether this is basically a local “8-30g plan” for the city.

For more information on the 2035 plan: https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/stamford-2035-comprehensive-plan

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Enter to win: The Temptations & The Four Tops

Enter to win: The Temptations & The Four Tops

The Temptations & The Four Tops are coming to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Friday February 13th. For ticket information, visit www.livenation.com

Enter to win a pair of digital tickets!

Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. Tickets are digital so winner must have a smartphone and a valid email address to receive tickets.

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Governor Ned Lamont Serious About Fixing PURA?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Governor Ned Lamont Serious About Fixing PURA?

Host Paul Pacelli chatted with State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding, of Brookfield, regarding what’s next for state power consumers regarding PURA – the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority – after several major controversies (00:42). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum explained the recent grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey (10:37). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill offered his thoughts on a plan to save the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun using state employee pension money (16:21)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, & The Civil War

The Lisa Wexler Show – Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, & The Civil War

Acclaimed authors, Professors Lucas Morel and Jonathan W. White, join Lisa Wexler to talk about their groundbreaking book, Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln, which includes newly discovered documents, that brings together for the first time, every substantive comment Frederick Douglass made about Abraham Lincoln.
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Melissa in the Morning: Fake Threats

Melissa in the Morning: Fake Threats

A fake gun threat on social media meant shutting down Darien High School earlier this month. The hoax post reportedly originated from a juvenile in Arkansas and was found not to be credible by law enforcement. How are these threats detected and investigated at the state level? We spoke with Evan Allard, Director of the Connecticut Intelligence Center.

To check if your accounts have been compromised: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

To download the CT Safe Mobile App: https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/mobile-applications?language=en_US

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The Lisa Wexler Show – How Do Women & Men See Finances Differently?

The Lisa Wexler Show – How Do Women & Men See Finances Differently?

Social entrepreneur and former financial advisor, Carolina Fernandez, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her new book, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PURSE, a combination of creativity and financial acumen, for women particularly, that could turn the financial services industry paradigm on its head.
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Melissa in the Morning: Public Health For CT

Melissa in the Morning: Public Health For CT

What started as a public health forum turned heated quickly in Hartford. What were protestors most concerned about with the announcement regarding vaccinations in Connecticut? We asked Rep. Cristin McCarthy-Vahey, co-chair of the Public Health Committee, about this.

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Melissa in the Morning: Child Trafficking in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Child Trafficking in CT

A new report is sounding the alarm about the reality of human trafficking in Connecticut. According to New Haven-based organization, Love146, in the past 10 years there have been hundreds of cases of children being trafficked in the state. We spoke with Jamie Manirakiza, Executive Director of Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT), about the findings and how to combat the issue.

For more information: https://peht.org/

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